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Cattle on Dartmoor

William Widgery (1826–1893)

Torre Abbey Museum

Cattle on Dartmoor

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William Widgery was one of the most prolific West Country artists, producing about 3,000 works, mainly of local scenery, over a working life of around 30 years. Dartmoor was a continuing inspiration, and he portrayed the moors in all their varying weathers and moods. He had no formal art training, painting in his spare time until his work was noticed and encouraged by local patrons, including the 1st Earl of Iddesleigh, which enabled him to become a full-time artist. His works are full of atmosphere, and are characterised by the rich, glowing colours so beloved by late Victorian painters.

Torre Abbey Museum

Torquay

Title

Cattle on Dartmoor

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 74.1 x W 150.6 cm

Accession number

A573

Acquisition method

gift from Harry Geen, 1941

Work type

Painting

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Torre Abbey, The King's Drive, Torquay, Devon TQ2 5JE England

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William Widgery

1826–1893

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